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Global Trade
Column by Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 3, 2024 Trade is essential to prosperity, and recent projections indicate that it’s likely to rise significantly in the future. Long-term economic growth in any area is not achieved by swapping things with fellow residents, but rather by what a community, state, or nation makes and sells outside…
STC tackles high wildfire risk with free training for local firefighters
Photo Above: South Texas College partnered with the Texas A&M Forest Service to offer a Wildland Fire Behavior class at no cost to local fire departments at STC’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr. Credit — STC Communications Selene Rodriguez, STC Communication Specialist Just a few months ago, Texas experienced the largest wildfire in…
Interactive Dinosaur Show Kicks Off Edinburg Library Summer Reading Program
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is set to kick off its 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) with an engaging and interactive event. This year’s theme, “Your Adventure Begins at the Library,” promises a variety of exciting activities and adventures for children of all ages. The kickoff event will…
Who Pays?
By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, May 28, 2024 In fiscal year 2023, the US government collected about $4.7 trillion in total revenue, with roughly half ($2.35 trillion) derived from the much-maligned personal income tax. We don’t have a detailed breakout yet, but the Tax Foundation recently released an analysis of individual income return statistics from…
Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas
Photo above: A pickup pushes through flood waters in Livingston on May 2, 2024. Thousands fled their Southeast Texas homes as heavy rains saturated multiple counties. Credit: Drone Bros LLC. By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune, May 28, 2024 “Texas’ first-ever statewide flood plan estimates 5 million live in flood-prone areas” was first published by The Texas…
South Texas ISD to Offer Free Summer Meals for Community
Mercedes, TX — The South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will provide free breakfast and lunch meals to children 18 years old and younger, as well as enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities, from May 27 through June 27. Meals will be served dine-in only at the cafeterias of four STISD campuses.…
Scholarship to launch in memory of Edinburg North HS band director
Photo above: Chad Dempsey stands in a sunflower field outside of Alice, Texas, on July 24, 2022. Courtesy of the Dempsey family. By Maria Ruiz, May 24, 2024 Edinburg TX – A band scholarship for Edinburg North High School will launch this week to provide funds to four graduating seniors this spring. The Chad Dempsey Inspire…
Edinburg Police Department to Launch Teen Police Academy
Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Police Department is set to introduce the ‘Edinburg Teen Police Academy,’ a new initiative designed to foster a positive relationship between city youth and law enforcement while sparking interest in careers in the field. The week-long program will offer participants hands-on experience with core police functions, including patrol, special operations, and…
Edinburg to Host Small Business Expo
Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation are set to host the Edinburg Small Business Expo on May 31, 2024. The event will be held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo Del Prado, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The expo aims to…
Edinburg to Host Small Business Expo
Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation are set to host the Edinburg Small Business Expo on May 31, 2024. The event will be held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo Del Prado, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The expo aims to attract…
